Limitations of Postless Hip Arthroscopy for a Patient with Coxa Profunda

A 27-year-old man with coxa profunda and a right acetabular labral tear presented for surgical re-evaluation after a postless arthroscopic labral repair was attempted at an outside institution and aborted because of inadequate distraction during portal placement. Arthroscopic labral repair with a perineal post was subsequently performed without complications.Indications and limitations of postless hip distraction are seldom discussed in the...